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Old Maps of Putnam, Illinois for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 12 historic maps of Putnam. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Putnam.

Putnam, IL maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Lacon
    1893 Map of Lacon
    1893 Lacon
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Illinois River valley in the early 1890s reveals a landscape of river-port towns and sprawling backwater lakes. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early rail corridors of the Chicago and Alton Railroad and find long-established river settlements like Henry and Sparland.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1933 Map of Lacon
    1933 Map of Lacon
    1933 Lacon
    1933 Print · USGS
    The Illinois River valley in the early 1930s reveals a complex network of backwater lakes and rail-dependent towns. Researchers can locate family landmarks like St Joseph Cem, the Whitefield Town Hall, and dozens of rural schoolhouses such as Brush College Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1937 Map of Lacon
    1937 Map of Lacon
    1937 Lacon
    1937 Print · USGS
    Mid-century life along the Illinois River valley reveals a landscape of thriving river towns and rural school districts in the 1930s. Trace the vanished local footprints of Whitefield Town Hall, the Alton RR corridor, and family-named sites like Bonham Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Map of Aurora, 1969 Print
    1958 Aurora
    1969 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois in the late fifties shows a landscape of powerful river industry and expanding transport corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Aurora and Joliet or locate sites like the Elwood Ordnance Plant and Starved Rock.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Map of Aurora
    1961 Aurora
    1961 Print · USGS
    Northern Illinois at the height of the post-war era reveals a landscape of massive industrial works and thriving river towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Lincoln Highway or locate long-standing landmarks like the Green River Ordnance Plant and Starved Rock State Park.
  16. 1972 Map of Putnam, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Putnam, 1974 Print
    1972 Putnam
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Illinois River valley and the community of Putnam are captured here in the early 1970s. Researchers can trace the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific rail line and locate local landmarks like Sugar Grove Cem and Lake Thunderbird.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1985 Map of Kewanee
    1985 Map of Kewanee
    1985 Kewanee
    1985 Print · USGS
    North-central Illinois in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of river-valley industry and prairie transit. Researchers can trace family roots through Evergreen Memory Garden or follow the historic Hennepin Canal past Tiskilwa and Wyanet.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 2012 Map of Putnam, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Putnam, 2012 Print
    2012 Putnam
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Putnam, including Lone Tree Corners, Bureau County, and other nearby areas
  25. 2015 Map of Putnam, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Putnam, 2015 Print
    2015 Putnam
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Putnam, including Lone Tree Corners, Bureau County, and other nearby areas
  28. 2018 Map of Putnam, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Putnam, 2018 Print
    2018 Putnam
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Putnam, including Lone Tree Corners, Bureau County, and other nearby areas
  31. 2021 Map of Putnam, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Putnam, 2021 Print
    2021 Putnam
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Putnam, including Lone Tree Corners, Bureau County, and other nearby areas
  34. 2024 Map of Putnam, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Putnam, 2024 Print
    2024 Putnam
    2024 Print · USGS
    Modern-day Putnam and the Illinois River bluffs are captured here as they bridge the borders of Bureau and Marshall counties. Genealogists can trace family sites at Lone Tree Cem and Sugar Grove Cem or follow the waters of Senachwine Lake.
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